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Home > Beans & Grains > Risotto
Mushroom Risotto
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce (30 g) dried wild mushrooms, or 8 oz. (250 g) fresh mushrooms (any variety or mixture of varieties)
- 2 cups chicken stock (4 cups if using fresh mushrooms)
- 2 Tbs finely chopped shallots or onion
- 4 Tbs butter
- 3 Tbs olive oil
- 2 cups raw Italian Arborio rice*
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
If using dried mushrooms (recommended) soak in 2 cups warm water for at
least 30 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft. Remove from the water chop coarsely using a  food processor. Strain the water through a paper towel and combine it with
the 2 cups of chicken stock in a saucepan. Bring this mixture to a simmer
over medium heat. If using fresh mushrooms, chop coarsely and set aside,
and bring 4 cups of chicken stock to a simmer.
In a heavy 2 qt. (2 L) pot over medium heat saute the shallots in 2
tablespoons of butter and 3 tablespoons olive oil until translucent but not
brown. Add the rice, stir to thoroughly coat with the oil and butter, and
saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine or 1/2 cup of the simmering stock,
stirring frequently. When the liquid is almost completely absorbed add
another 1/2 cup stock, and repeat this process for 15 minutes, stirring
frequently. Add the mushrooms and continue adding stock as it becomes
absorbed for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the rice is done. You may have
some stock left over; do not feel compelled to use it all, as this will
make the risotto too runny. Test the rice for doneness by tasting it; it
should be "al dente" (soft but still firm to the tooth) and the risotto
should be creamy at this stage. When the rice is cooked remove the pot from
the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and the remaining 2 tablespoons of
butter. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
* Arborio rice really is the secret to this dish, and is available in finer
supermarkets and specialty shops. Long-grained rice may be used, but the
results will be inferior.
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